ERIC Number: EJ1275514
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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Norovirus Outbreaks on College and University Campuses
Bhatta, Manasa R.; Marsh, Zach; Newman, Kira L.; Rebolledo, Paulina A.; Huey, Michael; Hall, Aron J.; Leon, Juan S.
Journal of American College Health, v68 n7 p688-697 2020
Objective: To describe norovirus outbreaks at colleges and universities. Participants: None. Conducted September 2016 to March 2018. Methods: College and university norovirus outbreaks reported to the US National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS, 2009-2016) or published and indexed by EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science (1985-2017) were analyzed. Results: Seventy-seven norovirus outbreaks were reported to NORS and 23 were identified in the systematic literature review. Outbreaks occurred more frequently during the beginning of the school year (September-February). NORS outbreaks were more often spread by person-to-person transmission (61%) and, in published outbreaks, by food (57%). The reported exposures of published outbreaks were campus dining (n = 8) and ill food service workers (n = 7). Higher attack rates were associated with smaller on-campus population size, social networks or residences, and specific food exposures. Common control measures were communal area disinfection and health/hygiene education. Conclusions: Recommendations summarized to prevent and control norovirus outbreaks at colleges or universities.
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Campuses, College Students, Literature Reviews, Food Service, Hygiene, Disease Incidence, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA); National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) (NIH); Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (DHHS/PHS); US Department of Energy
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 20108521220608; 20116701230762; 20116800330395; 20156701723080; 1F30DK100097
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